JAWS/Fusion - Scan using convenient OCR from scanner

JAWS/Fusion - Scan using convenient OCR from scanner

Problem

A JAWS/Fusion user would like to scan a text document from their atrtached flatbed scanner or multi-function printer.

Applies to

  1. JAWS/Fusion

Resolution

  1. If your scanner has a power button power on the scanner, then place the work to be scanned face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
  2. Then press JAWSKey+SPACEBAR followed by O, A, then press ENTER.  The scanner head will be activated and scan the document.
  3. A new results window will be posted and text displayed, press UP/DOWN ARROW keys to read the text.
  4. When finished press ESCAPE to close the window.

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